Gain an insight into one's health in climbing Mt. Fuji.
There is an international symposium scheduled on 15 November at MFRI, Mt. Fuji Research Institute of Yamanashi Prefectural Government.
Originally Yoshida trail starts from a shrine, that is - Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida city, and a sign pointing to the trail can be found in the precincts. At 850 meters in elevation, it takes about 11/6 hours to go up/down the trail respectively.
If this sounds too daunting, there is a shortcut. By starting from Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station at 2305 meters instead, it can be cut down to about 6.5/3.5 hours.
Shoji trail, another Mt. Fuji climbing trail which starts from Lake Shoji and leads to Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, passes through the Mt. Fuji primeval forest which was designated a natural monument in 1926.
The end of the Mt. Fuji climbing season is marked by the Yoshida Fire Festival held in Fujiyoshida city, Yamanashi.
It is rated one of the "three most unique festivals in Japan" and is designated a significant intangible folk cultural asset of Japan.
On 26 August, when the veil of darkness falls, huge torches are lit along city's streets in traditional neighborhood, turning the night into a sea of fire and festivity. Everyone is fired up, and so is Fujisan as seen in red color.
An interesting cloud appeared as I looked over from the observation deck at Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station.
Fujisan Curator
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Fujisan contextual scene
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